CVE-2026-65344: Processing a maliciously crafted video file may lead to unexpected app termination in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2026-65344 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could cause unexpected app termination when processing a maliciously crafted video file. The issue was addressed by improved bounds checking and fixed in iOS 26.7 and later, iPadOS 26.7 and later, and related Apple operating system versions. No active exploitation has been reported.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write triggered by processing a specially crafted video file on Apple iOS and iPadOS devices. The flaw could cause the affected application to terminate unexpectedly. Apple fixed the issue by improving bounds checking in iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, and other related OS versions including macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to unexpected application termination (crash) when processing malicious video files. There is no indication of code execution or data corruption beyond app termination. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official fixes by upgrading to iOS 26.7 or later, iPadOS 26.7 or later, or the corresponding patched versions of other Apple operating systems. This vulnerability is resolved in these versions through improved bounds checking.
CVE-2026-65344: Processing a maliciously crafted video file may lead to unexpected app termination in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2026-65344 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could cause unexpected app termination when processing a maliciously crafted video file. The issue was addressed by improved bounds checking and fixed in iOS 26.7 and later, iPadOS 26.7 and later, and related Apple operating system versions. No active exploitation has been reported.
Affected software
Apple
iOS and iPadOS
Apple
macOS
Apple
tvOS
Apple
visionOS
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write triggered by processing a specially crafted video file on Apple iOS and iPadOS devices. The flaw could cause the affected application to terminate unexpectedly. Apple fixed the issue by improving bounds checking in iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, and other related OS versions including macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to unexpected application termination (crash) when processing malicious video files. There is no indication of code execution or data corruption beyond app termination. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official fixes by upgrading to iOS 26.7 or later, iPadOS 26.7 or later, or the corresponding patched versions of other Apple operating systems. This vulnerability is resolved in these versions through improved bounds checking.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-22T00:45:26.179Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa860f755bf5e2cf59d248e
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:02:47 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:25:51 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 02:01:23 UTC
Views: 3
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